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202 N 10th St

MiamisburgOH45342

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Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dayton, OH

Pricing Updated: 04/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dayton, OH area range in price from $450 to $5,750 with an overall median price of $1,634. The three Dayton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Madden Hills at $750, Wesleyan Hill at $800, and Arlington Heights at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Madden Hills$750$7501
Wesleyan Hill$800$8001
Arlington Heights$875$7505
Dayton International Airport$899$6501
Southern Dayton View$925$8507
North Riverdale$945$62523
McCook Field$962$5753
Santa Clara$962$7992
Westwood$962$7508
Westwood Montgomery$962$8506

Cheapest Available Dayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood priced from $388. 1226 Huffman Ave in the Oregon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$388
1226 Huffman AveStudioStudio,1BA$450
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath TH3BR,1BA$575
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$675
Churchill Manor1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$675
Wright Landing Apartment1 bed/ 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Chamberlain I & II Apartments1A1BR,1BA$707
Camellia CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$718

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dayton area is the $0.53 price per square foot 2057 Catalpa Dr Model at 2057 Catalpa Dr, Unit 2057 Catalpa Dr in the in the McPherson neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Dayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2057 Catalpa Dr, Unit 2057 Catalpa Dr2057 Catalpa Dr3BR,1BA$0.53
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
Prime at Wright Apartments and Townhomes4 Bed 2 Bath Apt4BR,2BA$0.36
61 E Norman Ave, Unit 61 E. Norman Ave. Apt. 461 E Norman Ave2BR,1BA$0.67
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.88
99 Bennington Dr, Unit 10199 Bennington Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Fox RunThe Den2BR,1BA$0.96
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Timberlake ApartmentsAugustine2BR,1BA$0.92

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Dayton, OH Area Reviews

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Kim • 1+ years in Dayton

February 26, 2025

Affordable, convenient public transportation is available, and there are plenty of places to rent or buy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Dayton?

There are currently 2062 Apartments for Rent in Dayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $5,184. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dayton ranging from $575 to $3,855.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dayton ranges from $575 to $3,855 with an average monthly rent of $1,925.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dayton range from $575 to $5,184, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $590.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.